MEA advises Indians to postpone all non-essential travels to Maldives

Although one of the most popular international destinations where Indians like to travel to, the island country of Maldives is off-limit for Indian tourists at the moment as the Indian Government has advised its nationals not to undertake any non-essential travel to the destination due to a political crisis that is going on there.

Sending out a word of caution to the citizens, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory asking Indians in Maldives to stay alert and avoid public gatherings.

“The prevailing political developments in Maldives and the resultant law and order situation is a matter of concern for the Government of India. Indian nationals are, therefore, advised to defer all non-essential travels to Male and other atolls until further notice," the MEA said in a statement.

The above mentioned advisory was issued by the Indian MEA after Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency alongside a standoff that took place between the Maldives Government and its Supreme Court due to the terrorism charges that have been reportedly pressed upon nine leading opposition figures of the country.

The situation is so critical at the moment that the security forces of Maldives have been given the powers to arrest and detain suspects.

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MEA advises Indians to postpone all non-essential travels to Maldives

Although one of the most popular international destinations where Indians like to travel to, the island country of Maldives is off-limit for Indian tourists at the moment as the Indian Government has ...